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Nerine Growing Guide
What is Nerine?
Nerine (Nerine spp.) also known as Guernsey Lily it is a hardy bulbous perennial with glossy green strap like leaves. Part of the Amaryllidaceae family it is native to South Africa.
They are dormant during the Summer months and when Autumn hints, Nerine’s send up tall erect flower stalks bearing large umbels of 5 to 10 funnel shaped flowers. The flowers come in a range of colours from pure white, pale pink to deep rose pink through to crimson to scarlet red depending on the variety.
The foliage follows the flowers and lasts through winter, undamaged by the cold. Nerine like a full sun position in the garden that has well draining soil.
Nerine bulbs for salePlant with their necks above the soil level and leave them be. They do not like to be disturbed as disturbing them will stop flowering for a period of time until settled again. Nerines are frost tolerant and perform better when crowded.
Benefits of Growing Nerine
Nerine are easy going low maintenance bulbs that need very little once established.
These plants are elegant, colourful and attractiv
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